The Daily Digest: 4-13-08
Gov. Pawlenty is visiting Minnesota National Guard troops in Kosovo. The Pi Press, the Star Tribune, MPR, Forum Communications and AP have stories.
Iowa's governor (a Democrat) also made the trip.
House Capital Investment Chair Alice Hausman tells the Pi Press that she doesn't know why Pawlenty targeted St. Paul with all of his line-item vetoes.
The bonding bill, however, means funding for the outdoors.
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The Star Tribune says bad vibes are hindering progress at the Capitol.
Gov. Pawlenty is threatening to veto the renewal of a tax that is set to expire.
A tax protest draws a crowd at the Capitol.
The Austin Daily Herald says more cuts are possible for courthouse staff.
Minnesota lawmakers want $6 million to fight bovine tb.
Forum Communications says Minnesota senior care is at risk.
Congress
The Star Tribune writes about the possibility of sugar based ethanol. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
Newsweek has an interview with DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar on the FAA and air safety.
2008 Race for President
Minnesota Superdelegate Nancy Larson backs Obama. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is the remaining holdout.
2008 Race for Congress
Ashwin Madia wins the DFL endorsement in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. The GOP endorses Erik Paulsen next week. The Pi Press, the Star Tribune, MPR, AP and KARE have stories.
Pawlenty for VP Watch
GOP consultant Mike Murphy predicted on Meet the Press that McCain will pick Pawlenty, former PA governor Tom Ridge or former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as his VP.